Family Fun
Find full-tilt stimulation in Tennessee! If you are a family geared toward action--or full of curiosity--Tennessee has your ticket. Revel in our wild and scenic rivers, seize inspiration in our picturesque mountains, pick your own vibe from our world-famous music. Go horseback riding, mountain biking, backpacking. Launch free-flowing fun while fly fishing and set your heels to hiking. Take off on a tramway ride, careen around in go-karts, twirl on the ice, play putt putt. Serious about your golf? Get your swing on at our many gorgeous courses.
Full of wanderlust? Spend time in a world-renowned natural wonder of biodiversity, the Great Smoky Mountains. Want to explore how things work? Get to the heart of creativity in our museums. Sports-minded? Music-oriented? Want to look into history? Look into Tennessee. From mild to wild, pleasant diversions for the family flow abundantly in Tennessee. From the Memphis Rock 'n Soul Museum to the Chattanooga Aquarium, Tennessee has the right flavor of fun for your family.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Experience the Amazing Aquatic World Up- Close at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies! Marvel at 12 foot sharks, the giant sea tutrtle, thousands of exotic sea creatures and playful penguins swimming as you enjoy the State-of-the -Art clear underwater tunnels throughout. An ultimate underwater experience without being wet! Explore the lush world of the Tropical Rainforest, the unique world of Ocean Realm, Nature's Kaleidoscope in Coral Reef, the best shark exhibit in the most spectacular underwater tunnel in Shark Lagoon. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: 865-430-8808
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Enjoy Ripley’s World-class Haunted Attraction & Gatlinburg’s #1 Haunted House! Frights, Fun and Screams for Everyone! Bring all your family and friends…there’s safety in numbers! Multi-Million, State-of-the-Art Haunted Attraction with Live Actors. Prepare for an adventure into fear itself. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: (865) 430-9991
Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze & Ripley’s Candy Factory
Can You Find Your Way Out of the Mirror Maze? An Exciting and Unique Adventure for the Entire Family to Enjoy! See infinite reflections of yourself in every direction! Encounter surprising corners, dead ends, continuous circles & rotating mirrors! Never the same experience twice! Experience the New ultimate Infinity Room! Enjoy Hundreds of Your Favorite Candies. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: (865) 430-1834
Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf
Where Pigs Do Fly! At Ripley’s State-of-the-Art Mini-Golf Course! 54 Amazing Holes of Interactive Barnyard Family Fun! Whimsical mini-golf at its best that only Ripley’s could create! Interactive displays, lots of water features and animated characters throughout. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Sevierville, TN
Phone: (865) 428-1699
River Gallery Sculpture Garden
River Gallery Sculpture Garden opened with its first outdoor sculpture exhibit in May 1993. The garden, designed by landscape architect Joe Baasch, is a two-acre outdoor exhibit space located in the Bluff View Art District overlooking the Tennessee River and was recently included in Smithsonian’s Archives of American Gardens. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 265-5033
River Gorge Explorer
Welcome aboard the Tennessee Aquarium River Gorge Explorer! This 70 passenger high-speed catamaran is the first of its kind in the Southeast. Aquarium visitors can extend their "mountains to the sea" learning adventure by cruising into the Tennessee River Gorge aboard this sleek vessel. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423) 265-0698
River Rage Tubing & Kayak Rentals
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Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Townsend, TN
Phone: 865 448 8000
RiverRush at Dollywood
RiverRush is Tennessee's first and only water coaster, and you can ride this next generation of water coasters at Dollywood's Splash Country, a 35-acre waterpark located adjacent to the Dollywood theme park.
RiverRush races through the trees four stories in the air as you experience four drops along a track with multiple hairpin turns and dark tunnels--all combined with powerful rushing water. ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Pigeon Forge, TN
Phone: (865) 428-9488
Riverview Mounds Farm
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Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Clarksville, TN
Phone: (931) 624-1095
Roan Mountain State Park
Daniel Boone was among the longhunters who traveled the Appalachian Mountains to hunt and trade. Legend says that he had to leave behind his ailing red horse on the peak of the mountain. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Roan Mountain, TN
Phone: (423) 772-0190
Rock City & Rock City Gardens
Located atop Lookout Mountain, just 6 miles from downtown Chattanooga, Rock City is a true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking "See 7 States" panoramic views.
Take an unforgettable journey along the Enchanted Trail where each step reveals natural beauty and wonders along the woodland path. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Lookout Mountain, TN
Phone: (706) 820-2531
Rock Island State Park
While natural attractions draw visitors from across the country to Rock Island, the area also has a rich history dating to prehistoric time. World-record fish caught in the "Blue Hole" keep fishermen coming year after year, and its true depth remains a mystery, with sunken rock pillars indicating the possibility of a collapsed underwater cave. ...more
Region: Upper Cumberland
City: Rock Island, TN
Phone: 931-686-2471
Rose Center
Rose Center is housed in a National Register of Historic Places building. Built in 1892 as the first public school in Morristown, Rose School was active until 1975. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Morristown, TN
Phone: 423-581-4330
Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls, a thundering 145-foot waterfall is located on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga. On your fun-filled and educational tour you will delight in viewing intriguing formations and having the opportunity to walk behind the sparkling waterfall. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (723) 821-2544
Rusty's TV and Movie Car Museum
Rusty’s TV & Movie Car Museum
323 Hollywood Drive; Jackson, TN 38301; 731. 267. ...more
Region: Southwest
City: Jackson, TN
Phone: (731) 267-5881
